Book I illustrated is finally printed!

Printed samples have just come in for a book I illustrated last year for a self published author, Leila L. Leidtke. I posted several early versions of the cover and illustrations on this blog as I was working through the creative process (see  8/2/2013, 8/7/2013 and 10/17/2013 ). This book took about 9 months to finish and another 6 months before it was printed. It’s a good feeling to be finally have closure on this project. The author and I are very pleased with the finished product. Currently, books can be ordered directly from Friesen Press, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  There is also an ebook version available, I haven’t seen it yet.

My Entry for the Tomie dePaola Award

My Entry for the Tomie dePaola Award.

via My Entry for the Tomie dePaola Award.

Elephant and Mouse with Balloon

Hmmm. I haven’t posted anything here in awhile. Here you go:

I have a vague feeling this isn’t an entirely original idea. But, I’m not sure where I’ve seen it. If it’s been done before, I’m sorry. This is my version. 🙂

Need a Kick-in the pants to move your career forward?

I find the only way to keep myself motivated is to keep setting goals and making deadline. I sign-up for critiques with agents and publishers at SCBWI events. I find I must be motivated to create my best work, deadlines help me keep on track. I am busy illustrating picture books for other authors, but to get my own work done, I must take a risk and commit. Read my blog to see how I accomplish this. http://wp.me/p2Av8t-2XK